Man convicted of historic sex crimes against children  dies behind bars

David Brown was found guilty of the offences at various addresses in the region between 1998 and 2006.

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A man who was convicted of sexually abusing children and young adults in Fife has died at HMP Edinburgh.

David Brown was found guilty of the offences at various addresses in the region between 1998 and 2006.

On September 12, 2024, Brown was sentenced to six and a half years behind bars. At the time, he was already serving a sentence for serious sexual and violent offences against children. 

Brown died at HMP Edinburgh on July 31. A Fatal Accident Inquiry is due to be carried out following his death.

A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: “Every death, whether in prison custody or in our communities, is a tragedy for all those who knew and supported the individual. 

“Following the death of someone in our care, Police Scotland are advised, and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Fatal Accident Inquiries are held in due course.”

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